My Niece is Here! :D

Jeff and Piper

My niece is here! I got a call on Saturday that my brother’s fiance had gone in to labor. A few hours later Piper Michelle was born by c-section. Brad and I made the 2 hour drive to the Metroplex to see her, and she’s gorgeous! Baby and mom are doing great! Holding Piper was… read more »

Today is My Anniversary!

first photo together

Thirteen years ago today I married my best friend in the whole world! I was only 18, he was 20, and my parents were…not so thrilled at the time! Luckily, the boy I married has grown into a wonderful man, husband, and father. My family loves him (probably more than me, lol!), and I couldn’t… read more »

Baptism by Fire…or Poop

michevious baby

So Brad has been working late all week this week. The company we both work for has been putting on a live event each night this week, and he drew the short straw and had to work the event, while I stayed behind to be the Mom. It’s been a long week. For both of… read more »

Sick

allergy

I was so excited when Brad and I decided to move back to Abilene. Our “home” where we spent the first 10 years of married life is full of people we know, close friends, and just a great sense of familiarity. But one thing I forgot when factoring all the things to look forward to?… read more »

Remember Me?

missing-link

So apparently I fell off the face of the planet! Between having a baby and getting used all the newness that life throws at me, my husband and I also made the decision to move, which meant my changing jobs! So, I’ll put it lightly by saying that my life has been a whirlwind of… read more »

Back to Work!

workingmom

I returned to work this week for the first time since having Baby R. I have to admit I don’t think I was as ready as I thought I would be. I went back after only 4 weeks off – the short term disability pay was just not making ends meet. Unfortunately mentally and physically… read more »

Update on My Dad

dad and rea

Back in January I posted about how I had family in the hospital. Those are the times you hope the nurses helping your family have gone to the best nursing schools. My dad, who has been diagnosed with emphysema, had become dizzy and fell. He wasn’t very injured from the fall, but the fact that… read more »